Recreational Sports

Recreational Sports provides a variety of programs, services and facilities designed to meet the leisure and health needs of the VCU community. All currently enrolled students with valid identification are eligible to use all facilities. VCU and VCUHS staff, VCU faculty, alumni, retirees and selected contract employees are also eligible to join as members; details and fees are available in the membership section of the Recreational Sports website.

Recreational sports programs

Informal recreation

Available at all facilities and includes drop-in use of the fitness centers, gymnasiums, swimming pools, court space and the Cary Street Field.

Intramural sports

Leagues and tournaments offered throughout the year at various skill levels, as well as men's, women's and corecreational divisions. Sports include basketball, flag football, softball, racquet sports, volleyball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and dodgeball.

Fitness programs

Outdoor Adventure Program

The OAP provides reasonably priced outdoor recreational trips. Activities such as camping, kayaking, climbing, cross-country skiing and more are offered throughout the year and facilitated by experienced trip leaders. For those planning their own outdoor activities, the Outing Rental Center offers equipment such as canoes, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags and trail guides at nominal cost. For additional information, call (804) 828-6004.

Sport clubs

Clubs give students the opportunity to train and compete against other colleges in a variety of sports. Clubs vary in focus and programming as student members manage the operation of the club and decide on club activities.

Aquatics programs

Programs are held at both Cary Street Gym and MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. Members can take advantage of learn-to-swim programs for adults and children, water exercise and incentive programs, and aquatic certification programs.